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Take a look at how computers are designed, how engineers program them and how all the data in computers is held. Find out about memory, outputs and inputs, explore amazing feats of computing such as the web, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and imagine what computers might be able to do in the future. Test your understanding with fun activities, such as writing your own program using a programming language such as Scratch.

Inject some fun into STEAM topics with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

Table of Contents
  • 1: A computer is…
  • 2: In the beginning
  • 3: Computers everywhere
  • 4: Ones and zeros
  • 5: A computer’s brain
  • 6: Memory
  • 7: Inputs
  • 8: Outputs
  • 9: Programming
  • 10: Hall of fame: computer scientists
  • 12: Software
  • 13: Graphics
  • 14: Games
  • 15: Hall of fame: personal computers
  • 16: Networks
  • 17: The web
  • 18: Virtual reality
  • 19: Artificial intelligence
  • 20: Hall of fame: amazing computers
  • 22: A changed planet
  • 23: Future computers
  • 24: Glossary, further info and quiz
  • 25: Index and answers

Adventures in STEAM: Computers

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    A Paperback / softback by Claudia Martin

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 12 December 2019
      ISBN-13 9781526304759
      978-1526304759
      ISBN-10 1526304759
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Take a look at how computers are designed, how engineers program them and how all the data in computers is held. Find out about memory, outputs and inputs, explore amazing feats of computing such as the web, artificial intelligence and virtual reality and imagine what computers might be able to do in the future. Test your understanding with fun activities, such as writing your own program using a programming language such as Scratch.

      Inject some fun into STEAM topics with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

      Table of Contents
      • 1: A computer is…
      • 2: In the beginning
      • 3: Computers everywhere
      • 4: Ones and zeros
      • 5: A computer’s brain
      • 6: Memory
      • 7: Inputs
      • 8: Outputs
      • 9: Programming
      • 10: Hall of fame: computer scientists
      • 12: Software
      • 13: Graphics
      • 14: Games
      • 15: Hall of fame: personal computers
      • 16: Networks
      • 17: The web
      • 18: Virtual reality
      • 19: Artificial intelligence
      • 20: Hall of fame: amazing computers
      • 22: A changed planet
      • 23: Future computers
      • 24: Glossary, further info and quiz
      • 25: Index and answers

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